The Rumble in the Jungle remains one of the most compelling stories in sport. A trawl through this newspaper's archive throws up a vast collection of memories, meanings and, if you go back to the morning after that sweltering night in Zaire, a poem on the leader page of the Observer.
The fight
If you case you haven't seen the fight, or would like to relive it again, here is David Frost presenting "from the heartland of Africa, live and direct from ringside in Kinshasa, Zaire".
The memories
The Rumble in the Jungle continues to intrigue sports writers and fans alike. The shock of Foreman losing, the bravery of Ali's counter-attacking style and the significance of holding the bout in Zaire make it one of the most eulogised nights in sporting history.
